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Adam Elrashidy reports on the downgrading of a hurricane to a tropical storm, with warnings issued for strong winds and heavy rainfall across the Eastern US. Meanwhile, lawmakers are negotiating a new coronavirus relief bill, with progress reported but disagreements remaining over jobless benefits. Primary elections are taking place in five states, with key races that could affect the balance of power in Congress. Viewers are encouraged to stay tuned to Newsy for more updates and programming.

What was the maximum sustained wind speed of the storm after it was downgraded to a tropical storm?

• 60 mph

• 70 mph

• 90 mph

• 80 mph

What is one of the main points of contention in the coronavirus relief bill negotiations?

• The distribution of vaccines

• The continuation of a $600 weekly jobless benefit

• The amount of funding for schools

• The allocation of funds for healthcare

Which two political figures were mentioned as having made progress in the relief bill negotiations?

• Nancy Pelosi and Steve Mnuchin

• Joe Biden and Kamala Harris

• Mitch McConnell and Chuck Schumer

• Donald Trump and Mike Pence

In which state is Kris Kobach running for Senate, aiming to shift the party further to the right?

• Kansas

• Missouri

• Michigan

• Arizona

Who is Rashida Tlaib's challenger in the Michigan primary election?

• Brenda Jones

• Gretchen Whitmer

• John James

• Debbie Stabenow